Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the
relative teaching time and student effort required to
successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may
include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also
the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and
complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency covers identifying and assessing the WHS implications of effects used in interior decoration and design, including furniture, hard and soft materials and accessories, to determine potential hazards for a range of customer groups.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

1.1
Duty of care and responsibilities of individuals and organisations are defined
1.2
Concepts of hierarchy of control are identified and related to the workplace
1.3
Codes of practice relating to specific workplace risks are identified
1.4
Importance of a systematic approach to WHS is understood
1.5
Applicable WHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to interior decoration and design are identified

Element:

Assess WHS implications for interior decoration and design

Performance Criteria:

3.1
Range of customers for interior decoration and design are identified and potential hazards for customers determined
3.2
Safety measures implemented to control hazards to customers are identified and implications for decoration and design are evaluated

Element:

Assess safety implications for customers

Performance Criteria:

4.1
Likelihood of hazards causing harm is considered and determined
4.2
Consequence if the event should occur is evaluated and determined
4.3
Risk level (likelihood and consequence combined) is considered and determined

Element:

Apply risk control measures to decoration and design solutions

Performance Criteria:

5.1
Project brief is analysed and potential safety issues identified
5.2
Solutions are evaluated for WHS implications
5.3
Range of options which may eliminate or minimise risks are identified
5.4
Most appropriate treatment for addressing risk is selected and applied to solution

Element:

Assess risk

Performance Criteria:

2.1
Hazards associated with materials used in interiors are identified
2.2
Hazards associated with effects are identified
2.3
Safety measures implemented to control hazards are identified and implications for interior decoration and design evaluated
2.4
Information resources on safety aspects of materials, effects and technology used in interior decoration and design are identified and accessed
2.5
Furniture and joinery ergonomics are assessed

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the elements

Details of Learning Activities

Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and
resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake
independent study.

Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Lecture and class notes, refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant folder
Relevant industry websites and organisations, refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the
relevant folderThe University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design students
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will be offered as a one day intensive with the legislative authority - Worksafe Victoria

Assessment Tasks

Task 1: WHITE CARD INDUCTION (OPTIONAL)
Task 2: ONLINE QUIZ (COMPULSORY)
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has
produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend
all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on
how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges
that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w)
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)